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Trump’s Latest Canada Tariff Threats Come Despite Cordial Negotiations With Carney

The country’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, has been called the “Trump whisperer,” and negotiations have been cordial and professional. But it’s been a wild ride.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and President Trump at the Group of 7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, last month. The two leaders have had a friendly relationship.
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Can Canada Leverage Its Unique U.S. Relationship During Tariff Talks With Trump?

Tariff negotiations between the two top trading partners are on a different track from those the U.S. is pursuing with other nations. But Canada may not get a better outcome.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and President Trump during a Group of 7 meeting last month in Kananaskis, Canada.
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